Architect George Clarke poses in front of the Wool Insulation Installation at the launch of Prince Charles 'Garden Party to Make A Difference' in the grounds of Clarence House in London. (Getty Images)

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Prince Charles—who recently stressed the value of woolen clothes for sustainable living—believes the material is perfect for sustainable dying as well. The prince asked for a selection of woolen coffins, which are reinforced with recycled cardboard and can feature a personalized embroidered nameplate, to be displayed prominently at the 12-day "Garden Party to Make a Difference" festival being held on the grounds of his London residence, the Telegraph reports.

The prince "was really impressed with the coffins and asked for them specifically to be at the garden party,” a spokeswoman for the firm that makes the coffins said. “He sees it is a way of being environmentally friendly all through your life. At the same time it supports British farmers which is a big area of interest to him.” The festival in the prince's garden features more than 100 exhibits highlighting ways of sustainable living.

No no Sir Julian's spawn. We simply need to eugenically eliminate more royalty. Save the panda eat more vegans and eco gentry. Off the mutton onto the blue bloods. Soylent Blue anyone?

793tango

Sep 11, 2010 11:54 AM CDT

I'm getting worried about the future of the British Monarchy......

dax

Sep 10, 2010 8:25 PM CDT

Prince Charles: ".... is said to support the idea. Not only because wool is a natural, sustainable and biodegradable material that will rot away in the earth or can be cremated, but because it supports British farming. " In response, the American agri-business lobby put forth their recommendations for "potato" coffins and spun corn syrup urns.